Suriname maintains the Consulate General of Suriname in Cayenne to provide consular services for Surinamese nationals living in Cayenne and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | 3, avenue Léopold Héder, 97300 Cayenne, France |
| Telephone | +33 5 94 28 21 60 |
| cg.sme.cay@wanadoo.fr |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: 3, avenue Léopold Héder, 97300 Cayenne.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Surinamese consulate general in Cayenne serve?
Together with the embassy in Paris, the consulate general in Cayenne is part of Suriname’s consular network in France. The office is located in the French Guiana département, in the French Guiana region. The embassy in Paris is roughly 7072 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Surinamese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Travelling from France to Suriname
Some regions of Suriname are on the French Foreign Ministry’s list of areas to avoid. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the Surinamese national holiday (25 November). Religious holidays observed in Suriname may lead to further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Surinamese citizens should contact the consulate general on +33 5 94 28 21 60. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned.
Surinamese missions in France
Suriname in France
- Paris – Embassy of Suriname
- Cayenne – Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Suriname in Cayenne
Where is the Surinamese consulate general in Cayenne?
At 3, avenue Léopold Héder, 97300 Cayenne.
How can I call the Surinamese consulate general in Cayenne?
+33 5 94 28 21 60.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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